This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Founded in 1955, Mount Lawley Senior High School (SHS) is located 5 kilometres from the Perth CBD. It comprises three sub-schools: Years 7 & 8, Years 9 & 10 and Years 11 & 12. It hosts a Gifted and Talented Languages program, a Specialist Visual and Performing Arts program, a Music program and the innovative Aboriginal Excellence Program. The school offers a breadth of curriculum choices and has a rich history of student success and achievement.
A major strength of the school is its strong links and partnerships with parents and the broader community. All staff at Mount Lawley SHS are committed to the provision of learning programs that cater for all post-school destinations including university, State Training Providers and employment.
Find out more about our school by visiting lawley.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Mount Lawley SHS is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Media and Communications Officer (MCO) to join our school.
In this role, the successful applicant should support Mount Lawley SHS by developing and implementing communications, public relations, media, and engagement strategies for the school. This role centres on creating and delivering comprehensive, integrated plans for public relations, communication, and engagement.
The role requires the successful applicant to produce a range of school printed and online publications, including year books, course books and handbooks using a variety of IT programs and software. The successful applicant will also be responsible for capturing photographic images for promotional material and social media posts. Additionally, the successful applicant will be required to help plan, organise, promote and attend school events and activities, including some that take place outside of regular working hours. The successful applicant will ideally have the passion and energy to connect our school to the community in a way that engages and informs our current students and their families.
With the school vision of Inspire to Aspire and a motto of Truth and Courtesy, there is an expectation that staff and students commit to the attainment of personal best and excellence in all aspects of school life.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Camilleri, Associate Principal on (08) 9265 1500 or Michael.Camilleri@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated skills and experience within a journalism or media environment, including the ability to use photographic equipment.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including the ability to proofread, edit and prepare material for publication in various styles and formats and for a range of audiences.
- Demonstrated well developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective relationships and networks with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated well developed software application skills, including experience in web technology and on-line publications.
- Demonstrated sound initiative and organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment to meet conflicting timeframes.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS937609
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 December 2024
